What is this saw

[itsgottobegreen]

A friend of mine picked this up from an estate sale. Well, I just had to have it. I never has seen something like this before. He told me it was a brush blade.

Its looks like the original chain. It came with 2 boxes for chain that both look really old. One box was empty and other box had that chain looked unused. Got a wrench too. Looks like a really well built saw.

What is this for and how does one use it?

And if anyone wants it for their collection I might part with it.

Thanks in advance

 

[Lawn Masters]

That is a Homelite XL700, with a bow bar on it.

 

[Bills Oak]

What is this saw?

It's called "Bow Saw", pulpers use them here a lot in Florida--dangerous saw to use--1 little screwup & someone will get hurt. I have 2 McCulloch bow saws, one with a 24 inch bow like yours & a larger one with a 38 inch bow for larger work. BILL

 

[chipper]

What the hell is the purpose of the shape of the bar?

 

[Lobo]

To cut brush ?

 

[Bills Oak]

What is this saw?

As you cut through a tree trunk/log on the ground the chain/bar won't pinch. Not to say this never happens but if the trunk is the same size or smaller than the diameter of the bow generally it will not "pinch"...

 

[chipper]

ahh. That makes sense.

 

[itsgottobegreen]

So what part of the bow should I use when cutting with it. (I am not, because a lack of safeties)

 

[Lawn Masters]

If you do use it, remember that the saw has a manual oiler, there isnt an automatic one on that model. chain oil is a MUST on such a machine.

 

[JJackson]

Great looking saw.

 

[itsgottobegreen]

Great looking saw.

Thanks.

Seems like a bunce of you guys really want this saw for your collection. The best offer takes it home. I want a new stihl saw of some sore and this baby is going to help pay for it. Thanks guys.